Latest "workforce" stories

Rebuild US manufacturing in these four steps, says Reagan task force

A new report from a Ronald Reagan Institute task force aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing to compete with China recommends reskilling workers using federal education grants, investing in sectors vital to national security and boosting tech development with allies.

23 months ago

Path for DARPA tech to become part of military’s JADC2 enterprise still unclear

"What we're really talking about ... is buying bodies," the head of DARPA's Strategic Technology Office said.

By Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

Nearly 4,000 soldiers, sailors and Marines applied to join the Space Force. Here are the 50 who made it.

The Space Force is preparing to choose another 350 or so members from that applicant pool in the next month.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Will the cyber mission force soon receive more personnel?

The head of U.S. Cyber Command hinted that the cyber mission force could soon receive a bump in staffing.

By Mark Pomerleau

2 years ago

Who will lead the world in artificial intelligence?

National security threats and opportunities posed by AI should be a catalyst for changes to defense requirements and resourcing processes, the authors argue.

By Elaine McCusker and Emily Coletta

3 years ago

3 years later, DISA director reflects on how agency fought off elimination

Vice Adm. Nancy Norton took DISA from facing elimination to a critical agency in the response to COVID-19. Now she's retiring.

By Andrew Eversden

3 years ago